Finance Manager - Global Functions FP&A

Brambles Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain leader seeks an experienced Finance Manager to join their team in London. This role involves leading budgeting processes and financial reporting, providing critical insights for strategic functions. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years in Finance or Accounting, be qualified accountants, and demonstrate strong analytical and leadership skills within multinational organizations. The position offers a hybrid working model along with various perks and benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus (typically 15%)

Car allowance

Generous share scheme

Private healthcare (family cover)

Flexible hybrid working

25 days holiday + statutory leave

Up to 10% company pension

Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Finance or Accounting management experience within a complex, multinational organisation.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent).
• Strong FP&A expertise with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage the delivery of timely financial reporting for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate to drive process improvements in reporting frameworks.

Skills

Coaching

Collaboration

Disruptive Thinking

Feedback

Finance Strategy

Financial Analysis

Financial Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Inclusive Leadership

Leading Change

Leading Customer Centric Teams

Mentorship

Motivating Teams

Prioritization

Self-Awareness

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent)

8+ years of Finance or Accounting management experience

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

Power BI

HFM

Job description

About CHEP

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you?

You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial targets.
• Manage the delivery of accurate and timely financial and statistical reporting for key stakeholders, ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of business performance review (BPR) packs, strategic plan reports, and quarter‑end forecasts, meeting group reporting timelines.
• Collaborate with the BI team and business unit stakeholders to drive process improvements in reporting frameworks and data management, ensuring enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision‑making, including the development of standard and ad‑hoc reports tailored to internal customer needs.
• Support the business by delivering training and guidance on financial processes, ensuring a thorough understanding of the financial information provided to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within FP&A processes, focusing on automation and standardization to streamline operations.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and compliance in the handling and distribution of financial data, maintaining the integrity of all financial reporting processes.

Finance Manager Global Functions FP&A

Permanent | Full‑time

Hybrid in London, Victoria

We're looking for an experienced and highly motivated Finance Manager to join our Global Functions FP&A team and play a critical role in supporting Brambles' most strategic corporate functions. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with senior leaders across Finance, Legal, HR, Transformation, Technology and more - providing high impact financial insight that shapes performance, optimises spend, and drives the success of our global transformation agenda.

In this role, you'll take ownership of key FP&A processes including month‑end reporting, quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting and long‑term planning. You'll ensure the accuracy, integrity and quality of all financial submissions, while providing meaningful analysis and commentary that enables confident, well‑informed decision‑making at the highest levels of the organisation.

This is a highly visible position requiring strong analytical capability, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a complex, global matrix. If you thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy leading and developing teams, and excel at converting financial data into clear narratives and actionable insights, this is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark!

What We're Looking For...

• 8+ years of Finance or Accounting management experience within a complex, multinational organisation - ideally supply chain.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent).
• Strong FP&A expertise with hands‑on experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business performance analysis.
• Proven experience driving finance transformation, process improvement, and adoption of new tools (e.g., SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, HFM).
• Excellent analytical capability, able to translate data into clear, concise and impactful commentary.
• Strong business acumen, with an understanding of commercial, supply chain or corporate function dynamics.
• Experience leading, coaching or inspiring teams within a matrix environment.

The Perks...

• 🌍 Certified Top 17 Global Employer
• 💰 Annual bonus (typically 15%)
• 🚗 Car allowance
• 📈 Generous share scheme
• 🏥 Private healthcare (family cover)
• 🕑 Flexible hybrid working
• 🌴 25 days holiday + statutory leave, with option to buy/sell 5 days
• 💼 Up to 10% company pension
• Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

Interested…?

Are you ready to step into a high impact role supporting Brambles' global strategic functions? We'd love to hear from you!

Please send us your tailored CV, and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Disruptive Thinking
• Feedback
• Finance Strategy
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leading Change
• Leading Customer Centric Teams
• Mentorship
• Motivating Teams
• Prioritization
• Self‑Awareness

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legality of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [e-mail].